Senior Deputy Majority Leader, Providence City Council. Fighting for us, advocating for you. IG: JohnGPVD
Providence, RI
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Moms for Liberty’s goal is to make sure that teachers who look like me cannot teach in our schools.
They worked to ban everything from the Diary of Anne Frank in Florida to books about slavery and LGBTQ+ history.
By giving them a national platform, CBS News is normalizing their grotesque and anti-Democratic nonsense. They can and must do better.
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If we can forgive PPP loans for wealthy Americans, we can forgive student loans.
Pass it on.
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If teachers who look like me cannot teach students who look like me about what happened in the past, we are doomed to suffer the same mistake.
Make no mistake: this is exactly what some Republicans want.
I’m running for Congress because we must fight back against this bigotry.
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As a lifelong teacher, I am attacked daily by Republicans who think they know better than me about what's best for my students.
I'm running for Congress because it's time to let teachers teach. We must say no to classroom censorship.
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African American history never killed anyone.
Books never killed anyone.
Drag shows never killed anyone.
Guns kill children daily. It’s time to pass reform.
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No one needs an AR-15 to be easily accessible.
I will vote to ban them, and we will save lives.
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My name is John Goncalves, and I'm an elementary school teacher and a Democrat running for Congress in #RI01 because I'm tired of Republicans putting our youngest learners in danger.
I'm ready to teach Republicans in D.C. (like MTG) the ABC's of how to actually govern.
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🚨 My name is John Goncalves and I am running to keep Rhode Island's 1st District blue.
As a teacher, I am tired of watching Republicans attack our teachers, and fail to protect our schools and students in danger.
Can you retweet and follow to help me win this critical race?
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Right now, our students are under attack by Republicans around the country. We need a member of Congress who is unafraid to fight back.
I am a teacher running for Congress to push for bold policies to keep our communities and our children safe. Let's make history together.
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Many Republicans don't want 18 year olds to be able to vote.
Let that sink in. Here's what I think: if you are old enough to pay taxes and serve in the military, you are old enough to have a say in how our country is governed.
As Rhode Island's next Congressman, I will fight to protect your right to vote, not eliminate it.
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Drag shows never killed anyone.
Books never killed anyone.
AR-15s are the cause of most mass shootings in America.
Let’s stop the problem by banning AR-15s. Who’s with me?
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Tucker Carlson worked hard to promote attacks against teachers and our students.
Now, he is out at Fox News.
As a lifelong teacher, I am running for Congress to hold those, like Tucker, accountable for their bigotry.
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Congressional Republicans have spent more time this past week protecting Donald Trump and gas stoves than they ever have protecting children in America.
My students deserve better. We deserve a Congress that will work for the people who elected them. That's why I'm running.
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Today, I’m honored to announce my candidacy for Congress, right here in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.
Watch my launch video, then pitch in a grassroots donation to help power this campaign to victory → john4ri.com/tw-launch
Please like & RT to spread the word. nitter.app/JohnGPVD/status/164035…
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If you look at almost every school shooting in the past 20 years a common theme emerges: the weapon used.
AR-15s aren’t used for hunting. They aren’t used for self defense. It’s time we ban them in America.
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Instead of giving tax breaks to billionaires, let's raise teacher pay to at least $60,000 per year nationwide.
Who's with me?
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As a teacher, I can confirm books have never killed anyone.
As Rhode Island's next Congressman, I will work to ban the sale of assault weapons instead of books.
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In just the past two weeks, we have seen mass shootings in Tennessee and Kentucky.
We've now had over 140 mass shootings just this year.
Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need Congressmen willing to act. I am ready to get to D.C. and pass common sense gun reform.
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Republicans want to completely defund public education.
I am a lifelong elementary school teacher running for Congress to increase funding for public schools.
Vote accordingly.
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As Rhode Island’s next Congressman, I am going to focus on banning assault weapons instead of banning books.
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A Florida teacher is under investigation for showing her 5th grade class the Disney movie, A Strange World because the movie has a gay character.
That’s it—a gay character exists. This is only the beginning of their erasure of the LGBTQ+ community.
As a lifelong teacher, I am running for Congress to stop this bigotry in the classroom and anywhere else it rears its ugly head.
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I am calling on the City of Providence to plant trees everywhere we can in every neighborhood.
Who’s with me?
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If Republicans were pro-life, they would support paid parental leave, universal healthcare, and affordable childcare.
Instead, they support the death penalty and want to force women to carry a fetus to term, even if it costs the life of the mother.
Hypocrisy at its finest.
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My name is John Goncalves. I am a teacher and proud Democrat running in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st district.
I will work to codify abortion rights, protect our students, and be a strong voice for the Democratic agenda.
Join me: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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We have a gun violence epidemic in America.
As a teacher, I am running for Congress because it's time to finally protect our schools and students.
You can count on me to pass common sense gun reform.
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I am a lifelong teacher running to be Rhode Island's first African American Congressman.
If teachers who look like me cannot teach students who look like me about what happened in the past, we are doomed to suffer the same mistake.
Make no mistake: this is exactly what some Republicans want.
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Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb," was broadcast to millions of Americans during President Biden's inaugruation.
Now, a Florida school has banned the poem in the classroom. This is yet another attempt to censor speech and harm student learning.
As a teacher, I can confirm to you that Amanda's poem will never be banned in my classroom.
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Women’s rights are under attack in America.
As Rhode Island’s next Congressman, I will abolish the Hyde Amendment and fight to codify abortion protections into federal law.
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Teaching LGBTQ+ history in classrooms has never killed anyone.
Drag shows never killed anyone.
Meanwhile, guns are the number one cause of death amongst children. It’s time to pass gun reform.
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Under Donald Trump, Republicans raised the debt limit three times, with no issue.
Now, under President Biden, they are using veterans’ benefits and food assistance for seniors as negotiation points.
They need to stop playing games so we don’t default.
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Today, the Supreme Court began the process of gutting the Clean Water Act by stripping the EPA's authority to regulate certain wetlands.
We cannot wait to rely on a judicial system that continues to fail us. We must take bold action in Congress to protect our environment.
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Republicans are petrified of my campaign.
I am a teacher running to be the first African American Congressman from Rhode Island.
We will make history.
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As a teacher, I am well aware that an “F” grade means failing.
As a Congressman, I will be proud to receive my first “F” from the NRA, when I fight to pass an assault weapons ban.
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As the Councilman for this Ward, on my to-do list was to find the answer to this question. THANK YOU so much for doing the job for me! Can I use this graphic? So grateful to be able to use this data for any constituent who says otherwise!
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80% of Americans support expanding background checks for gun purchases, yet 100% of the GOP members in Congress voted against it.
70% of Americans support banning the sale of assault weapons, yet 100% of Republicans voted against it.
As a lifelong teacher, I am ready to get to Congress and vote to protect my students and our schools.
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As a teacher, I am sick and tired of Republicans banning books, suppressing history, and attacking me and my colleagues.
It’s why I am running for Congress to hold them accountable. Chip in to help me keep #RI1 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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My name is John Goncalves and I am running to keep Rhode Island's 1st District blue.
As a teacher, I am tired of watching Republicans attack our teachers, and fail to protect our students.
Can you retweet and follow to help me win this critical race?
nitter.app/JohnGPVD/status/164035…
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Under Donald Trump, Republicans raised the deficit three times, no questions asked.
Now, they are holding our economy hostage while trying to cut food assistance for our seniors.
Rhode Islanders will suffer because of their political games. We must stop them.
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House Republicans just passed a bill that cuts VA funding, food assistance for American families, and benefits for veterans.
They have failed us. As Rhode Island’s next Congressman, I will fight FOR our veterans, not against them.
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Ron DeSantis spent the day campaigning in Ohio while Florida faced record flooding.
Then, he snuck back to Florida to sign a 6-week abortion ban.
While House Republicans want to follow suit and ban abortions nationwide, I will fight to codify abortion rights into law.
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Just saying—if Republicans can pass a trillion dollar tax cut, they can raise public school teacher pay to at least $60,000 per year.
If they won’t, Democrats will.
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When Republicans claim that mental health issues are the cause of mass shootings, remember that 205 members voted against funding mental health services in schools.
As a teacher, I cannot overstate how critical mental health services in schools are. As a Congressman, I will vote to increase funding for these critical programs.
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Even Fox News' latest poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly support gun reform.
As a teacher, I am running to keep #RI01 blue and hold the gun lobby accountable. Join me: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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Republicans are using diversity, equity, and inclusion as a way to ban African American history.
As a DEI coordinator, and current teacher, this issue is personal to me.
I’m running for Congress to make sure every teacher feels safe teaching African American history in their classroom.
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Wishing you and your family a joyous and Happy Thanksgiving!
Grateful to all my friends, family, and neighbors. Sending you all love and gratitude on this day of thanks.
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Many Republicans think that DEI is the number one problem facing America.
Well guess what: I am a DEI coordinator running for Congress.
It’s time a teacher teaches Republicans a lesson or two on good governance.
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Unfortunately, we did not get the result we were hoping for this evening.
I congratulate @gabeamo on winning this race. He has my full support in November and I look forward to working with him to move Rhode Island forward.
This is historic for Rhode Island - our first candidate of color winning this seat! I’m proud that our campaign brought attention to the real fights important to our communities: expanding housing and lowering rents, creating jobs with a living wage, and investing in our schools.
I cannot thank my supporters and volunteers enough for the hard work and long hours they poured into this campaign. This was truly a grassroots-powered campaign and I’m proud of what we accomplished together. Onward.
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I’m not a big tweeter but mark my words: an attempt to remove the South Water Street Bike Lanes would be worse/dumber than moving PVDFest from Downtown. Here’s why:
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🚨 Republicans are actively attacking teachers by banning books, suppressing history they don't like, and preventing us from doing our job.
I'm fed up. It's why I am running for Congress to fight back against their attacks. Help me keep #RI01 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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This past week, America has lived through over one dozen mass shootings.
This is not freedom.
As a teacher, I am disgusted watching my students grow up in a country where this is normal.
As a Congressman, I am going to pass gun reform and hold the gun lobby accountable.
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.@AOC is right. House Republicans need to stop playing politics with our economy. They voted to raise the debt ceiling under Trump. It’s time they do the same under President Biden.
Here’s the deal: McCarthy has nowhere near the votes for a deal and therefore cannot negotiate debt ceiling.
You need 218 votes. GOP has maybe ~150. They will need anywhere from 50-100 House Dems to pass anything.
Dems have 213 votes for a clean bill & just need to pick up 5.
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All Americans have a right to their hard earned government benefits–without any conditions.
You better believe that I will protect your Social Security and Medicare benefits.
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As a teacher, I am sick and tired of Republicans banning books, suppressing history, and attacking me and my colleagues.
It’s why I am running for Congress to hold them accountable. Chip in to help me keep #RI1 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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Teachers are the most influential parts of many childrens’ lives.
It’s time we raise teacher pay.
Every teacher deserves to be paid at least $60,000 per year.
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As a teacher, I am sick and tired of Republicans banning books, suppressing history, and attacking me and my colleagues.
It’s why I am running for Congress to hold them accountable. Chip in to help me keep #RI1 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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As an educator, I unfortunately have to teach my students active shooter drills.
As a Congressman, I will work to make these drills a thing of the past.
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Huge news out of Rhode Island tonight! Thanks to the hard work of Rhode Island Democrats, we have ensured women across our state have equal access to an abortion.
We did it in Rhode Island today. Now, let's do it for the rest of America. #PassTheEACA
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The NRA spends millions of dollars each election cycle electing pro-gun candidates.
Not only will I receive an “F” grade from the NRA, but in Congress I will work to stop the impact of dark money on our electoral system.
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In 2021, every Republican member of Congress voted against the PACT Act, to provide benefits to burn pit victims.
In 2023, those same Republicans are now working to cut VA funding.
Rhode Island veterans deserve so much better.
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As a teacher, I am sick and tired of Republicans banning books, suppressing history, and attacking me and my colleagues.
It’s why I am running for Congress to hold them accountable. Chip in to help me keep #RI1 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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House Republicans passed legislation that would restrict abortion access for service members and their families.
Women who serve in our military put their lives on the line for our freedom. It’s our duty to protect their reproductive freedom.
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Did you know, there is a special election for Congress in 2023?
If you want to make sure House Democrats can take on Kevin McCarthy, we need all hands on deck to keep Rhode Island’s 1st blue.
Let’s win this together.
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Abortion is health care.
When I get to Congress, I will vote to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law.
That’s a promise.
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In just a few months, Rhode Islanders are going to help me become the first African American Congressman in our state’s history.
Who’s ready to keep Rhode Island blue?
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I am glad to hear the Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the radical anti-choice opinion banning Mifepristone.
Now, the Supreme Court should overrule Judge Kacsmaryk's ruling and affirm the right to use Mifepristone for women across our country.
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If we can forgive PPP loans for wealthy Republicans, we can easily forgive student loans.
That’s what I’ll vote to do when I get to Congress.
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I laugh when Republicans claim to support families, yet fail to act on our most pressing issues.
As the son of a single mother, I know first hand what we can do to support working families.
That’s why I will fight to pass paid parental leave.
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Gun violence is the number one cause of death amongst children in America.
Not car accidents. Not illness. Gun violence.
We can solve this. As a teacher, I am running for Congress to protect our students, fight the gun lobby, and ban assault weapons in America.
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If Republicans are truly against big government, then they should stop promoting government interference in the classroom.
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Trans rights are human rights.
As Rhode Island’s next Congressman, I will fight for our LGBTQ+ community every single day.
You can count on that.
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I’m tired of Republicans playing politics with the lives of my 10 year old students.
It’s why I’m running for Congress to protect our schools and our children.
Help me keep Rhode Island’s 1st district blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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Remember when every Republican voted against a $35 cap on insulin?
Well, wait until they see my plan to make insulin free for all Americans.
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Just last week, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed legislation that protects the right to an abortion.
If we can do it here, we should be able to do it in Washington, D.C. as well.
As your next Congressman, I will vote to codify abortion protections into law.
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Just a couple weeks after national teacher appreciation week, Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans are working to cut education funding nationwide, leaving many teachers jobless.
As a teacher, I am running for Congress to fight back against their anti-teacher policies.
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Teachers deserve to be paid a living wage. If we can spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense spending, then we definitely have enough money to give raises to public school teachers.
Let’s make sure all teachers are paid at least $60,000 per year. I’ll vote to make this happen.
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Abortion rights are human rights.
Let me say that again: Abortion rights are human rights.
Elect me to Congress, and I’ll codify your right to choose.
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Big Pharma has a grip on many in Congress. That's why, every single Republican voted against legislation that capped insulin costs at $35 per month.
When I get to D.C., I will take this even further. It's time to make life saving medication, like insulin, free.
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As a teacher, I give out a lot of “A” grades to students.
As a Congressman, the only grade I look forward to receiving is an “F” from the NRA.
We will fight back against the gun lobby.
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The assault weapons ban of 1994 saved countless lives.
Almost 30 years later, we have experienced more mass shootings than days in the year.
Let’s pass another ban–making this one permanent.
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🚨 My resolution to ban any book ban in Providence passed!
As a teacher, I am committed to ensuring our students have access to all education materials.
Book bans are abhorrent. I’ll bring this legislation to Congress—you can count on that.
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In 2017, Republicans passed a tax cut for their wealthy donors, adding billions to the deficit.
Now, they want to cut entitlements to pay for the tax cut.
Don’t ever let them tell you they are “fiscally conservative.” Let’s institute a billionaires tax instead of cutting benefits.
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If we ban insider trading in the private sector, we should ban it in Congress as well.
When I get to D.C., I will vote to ban stock trading for members of Congress and their families.
They cannot be allowed to have a competitive advantage over everyday Americans.
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As a teacher, I am sick and tired of Republicans banning books, suppressing history, and attacking me and my colleagues.
It’s why I am running for Congress to hold them accountable. Chip in to help me keep #RI1 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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Overnight, tragedy struck our Providence community as a 15 year old teen was shot and killed.
Gun violence is the leading cause of death amongst children.
Enough is enough. Our families can’t just hear our “thoughts and prayers.” We must do more to stop this deadly epidemic.
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First, Republicans banned African American history in schools.
Now, they are banning psychology classes.
Make no mistake—this is a systematic attack on our schools. As a teacher, I am running for Congress to put an end to this. news.yahoo.com/ap-psychology…
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You cannot claim to support young people if you aren’t fighting to protect our environment.
As Rhode Island’s next Congressman, you can count on me to pass more investment in green energy.
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As a lifelong teacher, I am ready to get to Congress to teach Republicans how to govern.
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Despite last week's radical opinion by a Trump-appointed Judge, Mifepristone remains safe, effective, and legal in Rhode Island.
But, Republicans are working to take the Texas opinion and make it law nationwide. That's why it's critical we codify abortion rights into law.
As Rhode Island's next Congressman, you can count on me to protect abortion rights nationwide. Abortion rights are human rights.
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Ron DeSantis has announced his presidential campaign which means that we should expect more attacks on teachers, schools, and students.
As a teacher, I am running for Congress because we cannot sit back and let this bigotry continue. We must fight back. Join me.
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Common sense gun reform is whatever keeps my 10-year-old students safe in the classroom so they can learn how to multiply instead of doing active shooter drills.
When I am in Congress, I will fight to ban the sale of assault weapons in America.
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Approving over the counter birth control is a great start.
Let’s take the next step and protect reproductive freedom for all Americans.
Who’s with me?
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As a teacher, I am sick and tired of Republicans banning books, suppressing history, and attacking me and my colleagues.
It’s why I am running for Congress to hold them accountable. Chip in to help me keep #RI1 blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/jo…
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As LBGTQ+ rights are under attack across America, this Pride Month is especially important.
As a teacher, I work to make sure LGBTQ+ students feel safe in my classroom.
As a Congressman, I will fight against any attempt to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans. #PrideMonth
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The FDA approved Mifepristone over twenty years ago.
It is legal, safe, and used by women across America.
The Supreme Court's decision to extend the stay is good news. It’s time Congress acts to codify abortion rights into law.
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I am African American, a teacher, and a DEI coordinator. This makes Republicans terrified of my campaign.
That's why they are throwing everything they can to keep me out of Congress.
Join me in this fight so I can get to D.C. and teach them how to govern.
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Teachers deserve to be paid not only a living wage, but a thriving wage.
That's why one of my top priorities in D.C. will be to make sure public school teachers get a pay raise to at least $60,000 per year.
Let’s deliver for them the way they deliver for our kids.
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When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, anti-choice advocates across America celebrated.
Rhode Island legislators didn’t wait to act—they passed legislation to protect abortion rights in our state.
It’s time Congress does the same. Repeat after me: abortion is healthcare.
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I will NOT be voting in support of the ordinance at the emergency meeting Friday. We all need to be vaccinated to end this pandemic. Public health is public safety and I appreciate all of the members of PPD who have taken the step of vaccination to keep our public safe. (1/2)
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